Biswajit inaugurates Leishang Hiden Heritage Tourist Park
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 30 2018:
Minister of Works Thongam Biswajit has inaugurated Leishang Hiden Heritage Tourist Park and Leishang Hiden View Cafeteria at Leishang Hiden Heritage site, Kyamgei Pal Ahanbi, Imphal today.
The Minister inaugurated the park during the observance of 122nd birth anniversary of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot and Athouba Angom Ibungohalmani organised by Leishang Hiden Protection and Development Authority.
As a spokesperson of the Government he requested constructive criticism on the current Manipur University crisis.
Misunderstanding and communication gap between the Government and various stakeholders has the potential to worsen the situation in the university, he said.
The Government never took partial decision and actions are not against any section of the people.
We need people's trust and support to solve this crisis at the earliest," he said.
Addressing the gathering, Biswajit remembered the works and contributions of Jana Neta Irawat and called upon the people to do good deeds.
Recalling Jana Neta Irawat's contribution, Biswajit said that Irawat was a true Nationalist, who worked hard for women empowerment social justice.
"Likewise, we should dedicate our lives in the cause of the society and Nation," he said.
Speaking about State tourism, Biswajit stated that from this year Sangai festival, home stay facilities would be introduced to attract more tourists.
"As our State is inhabited by various ethnic tribes having their own art forms, foods and culture and traditions, home stays will enable the tourists to taste the various cuisines and enjoy our culture," he said.
He called for environmental preservation.
The newly inaugurated Leishang Hiden Heritage Tourist Park has a cafeteria, rest house and boating facility.
Floral tributes were paid to the portraits of Lamyanba Hijam Irawat and Athouba Angom Ibungohalmani.
Keirao AC MLA Lourembam Rameshwor Meitei, members of LHPDA and many students attended the event.